Distracted by a Purple Elephant

 


I had a random funny thing happen with me and my hubby on Jun.13, 2026. 

I super struggle with Obsessive and Worrying thoughts that overwhelm me to the extreme.  It really makes my anxiety too much a lot of the time.  Some of the things I go over and over in my head about are buying things and if they will have stock in it, can I get a sale, will my Gut be in pain and will it let up enough so I can eat, will I know how to make things, and so many other worrying things – which isn’t helpful.

I know logically things almost always gets figured out, but my fear just gets louder and louder – and I feel like I’ve lost control of my thoughts and myself.

So with all that, while I was on a walk with my hubby we were talking about my mental struggles that I have so often and my hubby randomly said why don’t you think of Purple Elephants when those Obsessive and Worrying thoughts come up – so that you can take control of your thoughts and help Stop them becoming a Problem.  As you can acknowledge them and even though it’s Hard for me to say No to them – instead I can think oh Purple Elephants and tell myself that those Repetitive Scary Thoughts Don’t have to Control me.

When I think of Purple Elephants not only does it Distract me, buts it makes me laugh and smile and that helps me see that it’s worth trying to get better and it’s like I can breathe again.

I thanked Elohim (God) for having put that thought with my Hubby, as both he and I want me to get better and if this helps me, I figured I’d let others know as I know having intense and all consuming thoughts can be vey overwhelming, but when you let Elohim Help you and you let Other People help you – it can help with the suffering you go through.

So you can try the Purple Elephant Distraction or some other thoughts that makes you laugh and help you say No instead, so you can help get you life back again and let go and let Elohim in as He helps Guide you to Freedom and Healing.

Don’t give up as you are closer to a better life than you know it.

Patricia  <3   😊

 

Matthew 6:34   Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

 

Here’s a song that’s about finding peace not only in Yeshua (Jesus), but in the suffering, confusion, and how when you find peace it can cause you to finally breathe again.

 

“Peace” by Anna Golden

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ_O2Lswasc&list=PLcrGhhNZPRAgU8pdbqqrmr1yUslJ0jrx7&index=22

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